North Motton TAS — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for North Motton, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.

The population of North Motton TAS is 425 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in North Motton is $647 per week ($33,644 per year). Median rent in North Motton is $265 per week ($1,148 per month). North Motton has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. North Motton has a population density of 6.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in North Motton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Motton is $1,300.

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North Motton Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

North Motton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$647/wk
$33,644 per year
#6337 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$265/wk
$1,148 per month
#5794 of 14,663
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Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

North Motton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (215) Female 48.9% (206)

Population Density

6.8
people per km²
425 people · 62.1 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

North Motton Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

North Motton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.8% 63 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
49.2% 61 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

North Motton Country of Birth

Australia
97.0%
England
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

North Motton Religion

No Religion
58.5%
Anglican
11.9%
Catholic
11.4%
Not stated
6.9%
Christian (other)
4.4%
Uniting Church
3.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.0%
Baptist
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

North Motton Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
29.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

North Motton Languages Spoken at Home

Other
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

North Motton Employment

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Employed full-time
39.1% 129 people
Employed part-time
23.9% 79 people
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Unemployed
2.7% 9 people
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Not in labour force
34.2% 113 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

North Motton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
61.9%
Bachelor Degree
15.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.8%
Certificate I/II
3.9%
Postgraduate Degree
1.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

North Motton Occupation

Managers
20.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.9%
Clerical & Administrative
12.2%
Community & Personal Service
12.2%
Professionals
12.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
11.3%
Labourers
10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

North Motton Field of Study

Engineering
25.2%
Management & Commerce
20.2%
Architecture & Building
11.8%
Society & Culture
10.9%
Health
10.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.2%
Education
6.7%
Agriculture & Environment
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

North Motton Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

North Motton Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
4.4%
$300-$399/wk
3.0%
$400-$499/wk
5.2%
$500-$649/wk
7.4%
$650-$799/wk
11.9%
$800-$999/wk
7.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.7%
$4,000+/wk
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

North Motton Marital Status

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Married
47.0% 172
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Separated
2.7% 10
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Divorced
9.0% 33
🕊️
Widowed
4.4% 16
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Never married
36.9% 135

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

North Motton Ancestry

Australian
37.9%
English
32.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
8.1%
Scottish
7.0%
Irish
6.8%
Dutch
3.8%
Other
2.3%
German
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

North Motton School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
30.0%
Primary — Government
20.0%
Vocational Education
18.8%
Secondary — Catholic
8.8%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
8.8%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
5.0%
Primary — Catholic
5.0%
Pre-school
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

North Motton Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.8% 31
No need for assistance
96.2% 776

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

North Motton Volunteering

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Volunteer
18.0% 62
Not a volunteer
82.0% 283

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

North Motton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
6.0%
$800-$999/mo
10.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
36.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
32.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

North Motton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.2%
Did not go to work
12.7%
Car (passenger)
5.6%
Walked only
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

North Motton Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.6%
2 vehicles
31.8%
3 vehicles
28.7%
4+ vehicles
15.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

North Motton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.7%
2 bedrooms
8.9%
3 bedrooms
52.2%
4 bedrooms
29.3%
5 bedrooms
1.9%
6+ bedrooms
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

North Motton Population Mobility

12.7%
moved in the last year
30.7%
moved in the last 5 years
2.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

North Motton Indigenous Population

10.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
88
Indigenous residents
726
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

North Motton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
42
Arthritis
22
Asthma
17
Diabetes
12
Heart disease
6
Cancer
6
Lung condition
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

North Motton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.4%
$1-$149/wk
4.4%
$150-$299/wk
9.5%
$300-$399/wk
9.5%
$400-$499/wk
1.8%
$500-$649/wk
5.5%
$650-$799/wk
9.1%
$800-$999/wk
11.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.5%
$3,500+/wk
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

North Motton Family Structure

Couple — no children
37.0%
Couple — children under 15
36.8%
Couple — no children under 15
20.9%
One parent — children under 15
3.6%
One parent — no children under 15
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

North Motton Military Service

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Previously served
1.5% 5
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Never served
98.5% 339

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

North Motton Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.6% 43
Did not provide
87.4% 299

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

North Motton Children Ever Born

No children
26.1%
1 child
9.7%
2 children
31.3%
3 children
20.1%
4 children
12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

North Motton When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
6
1961–1970
8
1971–1980
3
1981–1990
3
1991–2000
4
2001–2010
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

North Motton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.0%
5–14 hours
28.5%
15–29 hours
16.9%
30+ hours
13.1%
Did not do domestic work
19.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

North Motton Household Size

1 person
17.8%
2 persons
39.5%
3 persons
19.1%
4 persons
13.4%
5 persons
8.3%
6+ persons
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

North Motton Where Residents Moved From

Same address
351
Moved from TAS
30
Moved — same area (SA2)
11
Moved from QLD
4
Moved from SA
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

North Motton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
83.7%
Blended family — no other children
16.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

North Motton Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,357/wk
Median Rent $265/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in North Motton

≈ $5,880/month
Median rent $265/wk
Left after rent $1,092/wk
Rent share 19.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

North Motton vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Frequently Asked Questions About North Motton

What is the population of North Motton TAS?

The population of North Motton TAS is 425 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.8 people per km².North Motton is ranked #5,301 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in North Motton?

The median personal income in North Motton TAS is $647 per week, or $33,644 per year.The median household income is $1,357 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.North Motton is ranked #6,337 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in North Motton?

Median rent in North Motton TAS is $265 per week ($1,148 per month).Rent represents 19.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.North Motton ranks #5,794 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in North Motton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Motton TAS is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in North Motton?

The median age in North Motton TAS is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is North Motton a good suburb to live in?

North Motton is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 425.The median income is $647/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60461. All dollar figures in AUD.